OLED iPad Mini Ships Today With M6 iMac and MacBook Pros
Apple opened U.S. sales on Nov. 6 for the OLED iPad mini from $699, plus the M6 iMac and new MacBook Pros. Is 60Hz still a deal-breaker for day-one buyers?
Hakkı ALKANPublished 3 min read
Apple opened sales of the OLED iPad mini, M6 iMac, and new MacBook Pro lineup on Friday, November 6, 2026, through the Apple Online Store and the Apple Store app. In a Nov. 6 report, MacRumors said first pre-order deliveries are starting today as the products reach Apple Store locations and Apple Authorized Resellers.
What does the new OLED iPad mini offer?
The OLED iPad mini is Apple's smallest tablet and the first iPad mini with an OLED panel. It features an 8.5-inch Super Retina XDR display with up to 1,200 nits of peak brightness, a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and a 1-nit minimum brightness. Apple says the tablet also brings an A20 Pro chip, the N1 wireless chip, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6.
Other notable upgrades include a 5.4 mm thin body, 255 grams of weight, and IP67 water and dust resistance, making it the first iPad with that rating. Apple also added a 12MP Center Stage front camera on the landscape edge, support for Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C), and a nano-texture glass option on the 256GB and 512GB models for the first time. The early criticism: the display is still limited to 60Hz and does not include ProMotion.
How much do the new models cost?
In the U.S., the OLED iPad mini starts at $699 for the 128GB Wi-Fi model, while 256GB costs $799 and 512GB costs $999. Wi-Fi + Cellular versions start at $849, and Education pricing starts at $649. The Apple iPad mini product page is live now, and the U.S. store shows availability starting 11.6.
The M6 iMac is Apple's first all-in-one update since the M4 generation and starts at $1,499 for the base configuration, with a higher 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU tier priced from $1,699. Apple says the new iMac offers up to 2x faster graphics than the previous generation, along with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and an optional 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet upgrade on the power adapter.
Apple also made the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 available today, starting at $1,999. In addition, the company now lists 14-inch and 16-inch touchscreen PROLED XDR models starting at $2,899 and $3,399, respectively, with M5 Pro or M5 Max chips. MacRumors says many online Space Black and Silver touchscreen configurations are showing 2- to 3-week ship times, though some base models may appear sooner in local Apple Store inventory.
Our Take: who should buy on day one?
The new mini is a bigger upgrade than a typical refresh. It brings Apple's smallest tablet into the premium display era while adding better connectivity and a much more capable front camera. That said, 60Hz may still be enough to make some buyers wait for a future ProMotion version.
For buyers deciding between compact Apple tablets, our new iPad Air coverage is a useful comparison point.
We also have notes on the iPad mini 8 battery if longevity is your main concern.
Our MacBook Pro PROLED review explains the new laptop lineup in more detail for anyone shopping the touchscreen models today.
| Model | Starting Price | Key Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| OLED iPad mini | $699 | 8.5-inch OLED, A20 Pro, IP67 |
| M6 iMac | $1,499 | Up to 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU |
| 14-inch MacBook Pro M6 | $1,999 | N1 wireless chip, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 |
| 14-inch PROLED XDR | $2,899 | M5 Pro or M5 Max, touchscreen |
| 16-inch PROLED XDR | $3,399 | M5 Pro or M5 Max, touchscreen |